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Québec City is organised around a compact historic core above and below the St. Lawrence River cliffs. Old Québec divides into Upper Town and Lower Town, with the Old Port beside the river. Parliament Hill, Montcalm and Saint-Jean-Baptiste extend west from the walls, while Saint-Roch and Limoilou form lower, more local districts. Central neighbourhoods are close together; outer attractions require bus or another planned connection.
Set your days, your pace and the hours you actually want to be out. The planner works around closing days and travel time, and leaves room to eat.
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Chute Montmorency
Montmorency Falls, known locally as chute Montmorency, is a major waterfall located east of Québec City. The site forms a prominent natural attraction within a provincial park managed by SEPAQ.
Plaines d'Abraham
Plaines d'Abraham is a historic battlefield and urban park in the Québec City visitor region. The editorial ranking identifies this exact production record among ten highest-priority publishable POIs.
La Citadelle de Québec
La Citadelle de Québec is a active fortress and military-history site in the Québec City visitor region. The editorial ranking identifies this exact production record among ten highest-priority publishable POIs.
basilique Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré
The Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré is a major Catholic pilgrimage basilica located on the north shore of the Saint Lawrence River in the Côte-de-Beaupré region northeast of Québec City.
Église Notre-Dame-des-Victoires
Notre-Dame-des-Victoires Church is a historic Roman Catholic church located on Place Royale in Quebec City's Lower Town.
Basilique cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-Québec
Notre-Dame de Québec Basilica-Cathedral is a Roman Catholic basilica-cathedral located in Old Québec within the fortified city walls.
Hôtel du Parlement
The Parliament Building of Quebec, known locally as Hôtel du Parlement du Québec, serves as the seat of the National Assembly of Quebec. Constructed in the Second Empire architectural style, this prominent structure anchors the capital district of Quebec City.
Observatoire de la Capitale is a indoor panoramic viewpoint in the Québec City visitor region. The editorial ranking identifies this exact production record among ten highest-priority publishable POIs.
The Governors' Promenade, known locally as the promenade des Gouverneurs, is a cliffside boardwalk in Quebec City. It forms a distinct public walking route that connects Dufferin Terrace with the Plains of Abraham.
Chapelle des Ursulines is a historic chapel and sacred-art venue in the Québec City visitor region. The editorial ranking identifies this exact production record among ten highest-priority publishable POIs.
Onhwa' Lumina is a night-time Indigenous storytelling experience in the Québec City visitor region. The editorial ranking identifies this exact production record among ten highest-priority publishable POIs.
Manoir Montmorency is a historic manor situated above Montmorency Falls in the Québec City region. The building serves as a heritage site and viewing stop, offering visitors a vantage point over the surrounding landscape.
The Grand Théâtre de Québec is the provincial performing-arts complex serving as the core venue for orchestra, opera, dance, and theatre in Québec City.
Le Diamant is a contemporary theatre in Old Québec, occupying a reinvented heritage building. The venue serves as a distinctive performance space combining historical architecture with modern theatrical infrastructure.
Théâtre du Petit Champlain
Théâtre Petit Champlain is a compact performing arts venue in Quebec City's historic Lower Town. It functions as a French-language music and theatre room, serving as a cultural landmark within the Petit Champlain district.
Palais Montcalm is a restored art-deco performance hall in Québec City. The venue serves as a dedicated destination for classical and jazz performances, hosting concerts and musical events throughout its programming season.
Jardin botanique Roger-Van den Hende
Jardin botanique Roger-Van den Hende is a botanical garden operated by Université Laval in the Sainte-Foy district of Quebec City. It serves as both a public horticultural destination and an academic resource for the university.
Église Saint-Roch
Saint-Roch Church, known locally as église Saint-Roch, stands as the defining historic church of Quebec City's revived lower-city Saint-Roch district. This monumental religious structure serves as a landmark anchor for a neighbourhood that has undergone significant urban renewal.
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste
Saint-Jean-Baptiste Church is a Roman Catholic church located in the Saint-Jean-Baptiste neighbourhood of Quebec City. The local name is église Saint-Jean-Baptiste. This sacred building serves as a significant religious and architectural landmark within its district.
Chapelle des Jésuites
The Chapelle des Jésuites is a 19th-century chapel located in the Montcalm district of Quebec City. It stands as a distinct heritage building that has been repurposed as a concert and cultural venue.
Maison Henry-Stuart
Maison Henry-Stuart is a preserved 1849 house and garden in Quebec City, located near the Plains of Abraham. It offers visitors a rare opportunity to explore domestic history through an intact nineteenth-century residence.
Maison des Jésuites de Sillery
Maison des Jésuites de Sillery is a historic house in the Sillery district of Quebec City. It stands as a remnant of the former Jesuit estate established in the seventeenth century.
Parc du Bois-de-Coulonge
Bois-de-Coulonge Park, known locally as parc du Bois-de-Coulonge, comprises landscaped former vice-regal grounds situated along a riverside in Québec City. The property served as the residence of Quebec lieutenant-governors, reflecting its historical significance in provincial governance.
Domaine de Maizerets is a historic estate on Quebec City's east side, encompassing extensive gardens and parkland. The property functions as a public green space where visitors can experience landscaped grounds with heritage character.
Parc Chauveau is Quebec City's largest park, situated along the Saint-Charles River. This extensive green space serves as a genuine riverfront outdoor destination for residents and visitors seeking natural surroundings within the urban environment.
Parc des Moulins is a public park in Quebec City situated on the former grounds of the city's zoo. The site has been transformed into a broad garden space and family recreation area.
Base de plein air de Sainte-Foy is an outdoor recreation area located in the Sainte-Foy district of Quebec City. It operates as a municipal facility providing urban residents and visitors with access to natural spaces for seasonal activities.
Quai Paquet is a redeveloped public plaza and ferry terminal located in Lévis, directly across the Saint Lawrence River from Québec City.
Terrasse du Chevalier-de-Lévis is a public terrace situated on the Lévis bluff overlooking the St. Lawrence River. The terrace is positioned on the south shore, directly facing Québec City's historic waterfront and skyline.
Rue du Trésor is a narrow pedestrian lane in Old Québec, running between buildings near the Château Frontenac area. The street functions as an open-air gallery where artists display and sell their works directly to visitors.
Place des Canotiers is a public plaza situated in Quebec City's Old Port area, positioned at river level beneath the elevated historic district of Old Quebec.
Jardin Jeanne-d'Arc is a formal garden located within the broader Plains of Abraham in Quebec City. Named after Joan of Arc, the garden features seasonal flower displays and a statue of its namesake.
Fontaine de Tourny
The Fontaine de Tourny is an ornate public fountain situated on the grounds of the Parliament Building in Québec City's capital district. It serves as a significant public-art landmark within the parliamentary precinct.
Église Saint-Dominique
Église Saint-Dominique is a Dominican church situated on Grande Allée in Québec City. It serves as a significant sacred-art landmark within its neighbourhood, contributing to the cultural and religious character of this prominent avenue.
Cimetière Beth Israël
Cimetière Mount Hermon
Les Voltigeurs de Québec
Cathédrale Sainte-Trinité
Parc Saint-Matthew
Villa Cataraqui
Maison Krieghoff
Parc linéaire de la rivière Saint-Charles
Place D'Armes
Parc des Champs-de-Bataille
Observatoire de la Capitale
Observatoire de la Capitale is a indoor panoramic viewpoint in the Québec City visitor region. The editorial ranking identifies this exact production record among ten highest-priority publishable POIs.
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Upper Town occupies the fortified plateau around Château Frontenac and the main gates. Lower Town sits beneath the cliff around Place Royale and the Old Port, linked by steep streets, stairs and the funicular. Parliament Hill and the Plains of Abraham are west of the walls; Saint-Jean-Baptiste and Montcalm continue beyond them. Saint-Roch lies below the escarpment, with Limoilou farther north across the Saint-Charles River.
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Walk between the central neighbourhoods, allowing for steep grades between Upper and Lower Town. The RTC bus network serves the city centre, central districts, suburbs, the airport and both train stations. Frequent Métrobus routes carry numbers in the 800s and are useful beyond the historic core. Use the official RTC trip planner and current notices because construction, weather and traffic can alter stops and schedules.
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A fixed stay length is not recorded. Plan Upper and Lower Town first, then add Parliament Hill, Montcalm, Saint-Roch or an outer excursion according to your priorities.
Yes. Its principal areas are compact, but Upper and Lower Town are separated by a steep escarpment, stairs and sloping streets.
Upper Town occupies the fortified plateau; Lower Town lies beneath it around Place Royale and the Old Port. Routes between them include steep streets, stairs and the funicular.
Use RTC buses. The network serves central neighbourhoods, suburbs, the airport and both train stations, with frequent Métrobus routes on major corridors.
No. The official visitor guide describes them as concentrated in a relatively small area, though elevation changes can make short map distances more demanding on foot.
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